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[music playing]

[heavy breathing]

I'm gonna do it.

I-- I'm telling you.

I'm gonna jump. - All right.

Just take it easy, buddy. Just relax.

It's going to be OK.

Don't come any closer.

I'm telling you, don't come any closer or I'll do it.

Cut!

You guys are too close together.

Angie, you're going to have to give him more of a head start

or the stunt won't work.

Let's go back down.

We'll give it another shot.

OK.

OK.

We'll start from there.

I'll cue you when we're ready.

How do you want to play it this time?

Do you want me to go faster or do you want to go slower?

Well, I think it'll play better if you go faster.

But don't go too fast, OK?

OK.

OK, Angie, take off.

OK, dialogue, guys.

I'm gonna do it.

I-- I'm telling you, I'm going jump.

All right, just take it easy, buddy.

Just relax.

It's going to be OK.

Don't come any closer.

I'm telling you, don't come any closer or I'll do it.

Sensational.

Really sensational.

BP is dropping, Joe.

It's now 80/60.

Pulse is 120.

We're losing him, Joe.

Epinephrine 1 to 10,000.

Epinephrine 1 to 10,000.

Epinephrine 1 to 10,000.

I don't know how it could have happen.

I just turned my back on him for a minute and the next thing

I knew--

These things happen.

Kids have a way of getting into trouble faster than--

Yeah.

Well, last week we had one--

He's in the hands of real pros.

Is he going to be OK?

I mean, if anything really happened to--

Dr. Shapiro, emergency area. Dr. Shapiro, emergency area.

It's going to be fine.

How's the BP now?

BP is coming up.

Well, score another one for the home team.

Mike, give another 210 cc while I go tell his father.

Dr. Campbell, outside call please.

How is he, doctor? Is he--

Oh, he's going to be fine.

Just fine.

Thank, god. Can I see him now?

Sure. But make it short, OK?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Nice job, you guys.

Another five minutes--

Yeah.

We've been there before, doc.

Look, I'll see you later.

Pessimist.

Kids.

Sure can scare you something fierce.

Careless.

Why would you say that?

Couldn't you see that guy was on a very thin edge.

Well, I'm sorry.

Hey, and if you feel that way about it,

how come you want to be an instant father so bad?

Because I happen to dig those particular kids, dummy.

Yeah.

Well, do you mean the kids or the mother?

Look I'm not saying Christine isn't one swell gal.

I'm not even saying I couldn't work up a hot flash

for Christine myself.

But what I am saying is that Christine plus 3 kids

is a heavy scene-- a very heavy scene.

I know.

But it happens to be a scene that I dig.

You got it?

Got it.

Squad 51 available.

DISPATCH: Squad 51.

How'd it go?

Oh, the kid's going to be fine, Cap.

Yeah, until the next time.

Anyway, like I was saying before,

even if you are crazy enough to try and marry yourself

into a prefabricated family, Christine

will never let it happen. - That's your opinion.

Wrong.

It's hers.

And she's got better arguments against it

than you've got for it.

- You want to make a bet? - Look--

Hey, you guys want to hold it down?

We're trying to watch the game.

OK?

Sports freaks.

Come on.

Let's get out of here.

So look, Christine, she's, what, 18 when she

marries into the department. Right?

Right, right, right.

Well, so now she's 29.

She's got three kids, lousy pension, no husband, right?

Look I know what you're trying to tell me, all right.

She already lost one husband on this job

and she's not about to get hung up on another fireman, right?

That's right.

Wrong.

I'm wearing her down.

I know it's an uphill battle, but I'm telling you,

I'm going to win it.

Win, huh?

Yeah, win.

What are you into, Pete?

Love or an ego trip?

[alarm]

DISPATCH: Engine 12.

Squad 51 in place of Squad 12.

Unknown injuries at steam plant, 231 North 120th Street.

231 North 120th Street.

Time out is 19:45.

[sirens]

One of the stuntmen is hurt up there.

We'll send you up [inaudible], OK?

We got to get him onto the platform first.

Yeah.

[inaudible]

Hey, Chris, we might as well shoot some of this.

You going to transport?

Yeah.

Let's get that onto the side.

[inaudible] Get under him.

One, two, three.

Hey, Tommy.

How you doing?

Better.

What a way to make a living.

- You mean as a stuntman? - No.

A paramedic.

Sorry, guys. Lots of traffic.

You expect us to believe that, kid?

You got to do better.

Would you believe a herd of sheep?

If your schedule permits, I'd to pre-flight the airplane.

We're supposed to take off in 15 minutes.

Los Angeles?

I thought we were going to San Francisco.

They changed the destination last night.

You know government, Sampson. I tried to call you.

I called Barbara.

I called Mary.

I ran out of dimes, man.

Yeah, well Los Angeles is just smog and freeways.

Yes. And lovely suntanned ladies.

Ah, true, true, true.

Yeah, you got a point there.

That's right.

You know something, Ed?

Sometimes I wish I was back driving fighters.

You fighter jocks would be happy with just

a stick and a saddle on an engine, wouldn't you?

Oh, a few more comforts than that.

Hey, I can dig it.

It's just that Pauline feels more comfortable if I

got a couple engines under me.

She wasn't too happy when I was testing fighters,

I want to tell you.

Yeah, well, in those days they had two wings--

one on top, one on the bottom.

[chuckle]

I see Ken finally made it.

Oh, yeah.

Is he ever on time?

Only in towns where there are no women.

Mm-hm.

Here, let me.

Oh, thank you.

Hey, you better watch out for him.

Oh, tell me about it.

I've already been there.

Oh.

Oh, I bet he's disappointed we're

not going to San Francisco. - Oh, yeah.

Yep.

Did they ever explain why we're going to LA instead?

No.

No.

I mean, even if they did explain it, we wouldn't understand it.

Politicians are not what you would call your normal people.

Well, I think Sampson is sort of cute anyway.

Oh, Debbie.

[chuckle]

Look, from what I've seen, his campaign manager

does all the work.

Probably hasn't got a brain in his head.

Does that matter?

No.

Well, you're going to have a captive audience back there.

Good luck.

- Good morning, Captain. - Hi, Debbie.

Everything all set? - Yeah, we're all set in here.

We should be ready to take off in 10 minutes.

OK, good.

Ken.

How is the love of my life?

I don't know.

Who is she this week? Come Come on, Debbie.

You know how I feel about you.

Cool it.

Our passengers are arriving.

OK.

I will talk to you later.

Not if I can help it.

- Good morning, Mr. Manning. - Morning.

Where is everybody? - Uh, I don't know, sir.

We haven't heard from them.

I imagine they got held up at the rally.

I knew I never should have let Gene handle it alone.

That's what I get for not doing everything myself.

I spend all morning on the phone rearranging schedules

and they're not even here.

If we're late leaving, it'll hold everything up.

Oh, there they are.

Thank god.

[sirens]

There you go, Governor.

Thank you.

Gentlemen, we'd like to have you up here for some pictures.

If you'd hurry, we're running a little late.

OK, we're runny late.

But you need to get some pictures.

So if you want, gentlemen-- that's good.

OK, let's get close together.

- Thank you, how you doing? - All together.

Right. Smiling.

- I'm happy to have been here. - That's it.

- Thank you. - That's it.

Happy.

Sunny, New Mexico day. - Sorry.

I'm going to have to break this up, ladies and gentlemen,

but we're way behind schedule. We better get going, Governor.

- Right. - Sure.

Let's go, Darling.

Thank you, gentleman.

Thank you.

- Governor? - Yes?

Just one question, Governor.

Now, Maureen, you know the governor does not grant

impromptu news conferences.

And it's no-no to ask questions while we're traveling.

It's all right, Gene.

Go ahead, Ms. Cox.

Well, last night, your speech to the farmers,

you didn't express your feelings about government subsidies

to farmers.

Just how do you feel about them?

Well, I'm all for them within reason.

Well, what do you consider within reason, sir?

Our people are working on that right now.

The governor's going to have a major speech ready next week.

Gene, why don't you see Maureen settled on the plane.

- But-- - Sure thing.

Thank you.

Watch your step here.

There you go.

Keep those press people off my back, especially her.

I will.

I got to kick Gene in the rear to do it though.

Well, do whatever you have to do.

How'd it go this morning?

Another impromptu press conference.

I just don't know what to do about Gene.

He knows I don't want to answer any questions unprepared.

I'll take care of it.

I'll give Maureen and all the press

a little pep talk on the flight. That ought to cool them off.

Come on. - OK.

But keep them away from me. - I will.

I will.

Good morning, Governor.

Mrs. Sampson.

Good morning.

Good morning, Debbie.

- We're all set. - Good.

We'll be ready for take off in a couple of minutes.

Darling, I think I'd have a better

chance to rest if I'm alone.

Oh, of course, dear.

What time is he supposed to speak in Los Angeles, Justin?

Well, we should be there about 12:00.

Have to be downtown at 2:00.

It never stops.

Let's hope not.

You've got a good point there.

Roger, Control.

Charter's International 220 ready for takeoff.

Well, let's get her going.

Ready.

Charlie. Pete.

- Hey, good morning. - Hey, how you doing?

- Morning. - Pretty good.

- Did you have a quiet night? - [inaudible]

We pulled some movie stuntman off the top

of those steam stacks. - How was the view?

A long way down.

Come on.

Let's go.

Let's go?

You guys, uh, sharing a car as well as a house?

Well, his car got racked up again and, well,

I'm only charging him $0.10 a mile until he gets it fixed.

That's not a bad idea.

He's all hard.

Oh by the way, we fixed the timing on the squad for you.

Oh, really appreciate that considering you guys

are the ones that screwed it up in the first place.

Those guys are really something, aren't they?

Really.

Regular odd couple.

No, not odd couple.

Siamese twins.

You know, it's amazing how a guy can become

dependent upon his partner.

Know what I mean?

Yeah.

I know that you mean.

No.

I don't know what you mean.

What do you mean?

Oh, nothing.

I just-- just talking.

Oh, no. No.

I don't buy that. Come on.

You said it.

What do you mean by it? - Nothing.

Just sort of came right off the top my head.

Just idle conversation.

No.

I don't buy that at all-- idle conversation.

You're still mad at me because I borrowed

your wife's station wagon to take my dog to the vet,

aren't you?

Well, you can really hold a grudge.

It wasn't my fault the dog got sick in the backseat.

What was I supposed to do?

Stop in the middle of the freeway?

I can tell this is going to be a long day.

Oh.

Oh, no, no, no.

Now, I see it.

You're mad at me because I borrowed

your TV set for the football game, aren't you?

You never brought it back.

I'll bring it back.

I'll bring it back as soon as the knob gets fixed.

Knob fixed.

What knob fixed?

A little-- little-- stupid little $0.25 knob broke.

I can get it fixed.

Oh, that's great.

That's just great.

Oh, for crying out loud.

Don't make a federal case out of it.

You overreact to everything.

All right. All right.

I'll bring it back.

I'll bring your TV back with a broken know and all.

I'll give you back your razor and your football

and your lawnmower, too.

You want to borrow my pickup truck to carry it all?

Of course I am.

It's just that we closed a very big deal which makes Diana even

more disgustingly rich than she already is, which makes me,

as her attorney, a lot of money.

Of course I'm happy.

No, I don't think so.

We'll have to celebrate later.

Look, I got to go.

Uh, hey, I love you.

Bye-bye.

About ready to leave, sweetheart?

Did you check it out completely?

Gas?

Well, of course.

Why are you always checking up on me?

Instinct, darling.

Survival instinct.

How do you think I became so rich in the first place?

I'm going to get the chock.

Dumb broad.

You all set?

All set.

All tucked in?

Are you sure everything's OK?

Well, what's not to be OK?

Don't you trust my flying?

It's not your flying that worries me.

OK.

Can I get you folks anything?

Do you have some decaffeinated coffee?

Sure.

Anything else? - Yeah.

Gin and tonic.

Right.

So early, Maureen?

Well, now what do you expect?

You know I hate flying.

And I hate covering politicians who won't talk to you.

Except when their tame flack tells them exactly what to say.

Gin.

Now, Maureen, you know better than that.

The governor has rules about being

interviewed while traveling. He needs his rest.

Well, then let me talk to the man when we're in LA.

Unless, of course, you're going to keep up that silly rule.

Now, don't get testy with me, Maureen.

You'll get your interview.

Let the man have a rest.

Come on.

OK.

Anything you say, Gene baby.

I wish you'd give up that disgusting habit.

Well, you're rather testy today, aren't you?

Especially considering things went so well on the deal.

I just don't like you smoking.

You don't seem to be too happy with anything I do lately.

Nonsense.

It's just for your own good.

You tired, honey?

Always.

Seems I never can catch up.

14 cities in 13 days.

Yeah, I know.

It's just going to get worse.

I know.

Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.

It's worth it.

It's what we've both been working for a long time.

True.

But he's getting more and more impossible.

Sometimes I think he actually believes the things he says.

I sure hope so.

The more he believes it, the better he sounds.

But it's almost to the point where I laugh at him

he's so bloody pompous.

I know.

I know.

Yeah, well, at least you don't have to live with him.

Don't I?

You know, Tom, I really am quite capable of taking

care of myself, thank you.

I did for a long time before we met, you know.

With your late husband's help.

Why don't you tell me just exactly what's bugging you, hm?

Then we can talk about it and resolve it one way or another.

I'm sorry, darling.

I'm just very tired and a little bit grouchy.

You know I'm crazy about you.

Sure.

Let's just forget it, hm?

Oh, man.

Oh, man, am I ever beat.

I can hardly wait to sack out.

Yeah, well, I think I'm going to--

Go next door and borrow a cup of sugar?

Hi, Pete.

Hi, tiger.

How you doing?

Fantastic.

You should've seen me pitch yesterday.

I really put 'em away.

That's great.

Well, if you two are going to stand out

here and smooch in broad daylight,

I'm going to go hit the sack.

Hey, if you feel like it, you feel like doing the shopping?

My pleasure.

Now, beat it.

Let me and my girl alone, will you?

OK.

I'm not really your girl, Pete.

Mom is.

- I wish you were right. - I know.

But don't worry about it.

I'm working on it.

And so are Jerry and Brian.

With a team like that, how can I lose?

You can't.

Hey, come on in for a minute, OK?

Oh, I don't know whether--

Oh, come on.

Mom's got a problem with the washing machine.

It's a great chance to show her how much she

needs a man around the house.

Tiger, you're too much, you know that?

A woman in my situation hasn't got that many opportunities,

but-- will you guys cut it out?

I know.

Linda, I know.

When are you going to stop-- um, I got to go.

Yeah. Yes.

It's him.

I'll call you later.

Bye-bye.

Hi, Pete.

Good morning, Chris.

Uh, Jennifer told me you were having some trouble

with your washing machine.

Jennifer, you're impossible.

Why did you have to bother Pete about that?

Why do you think, mom?

Listen, as long as I'm here, I might

as well have a look at it. - Well, as long as you're here--

Come on, guys. We got baseball practice.

Let's go.

Jennifer, don't forget you've got a ballet lesson 1:00.

Be back here in time, you hear? - Ballet.

Yick.

I paid good money for those lessons.

You're going to take them all.

I bet you Pete wouldn't make me take ballet lessons,

would you Pete?

Ballet and piano both if it were up to me.

Yick.

Maybe I'm backing the wrong team after all.

Come on, guys.

I'm sorry, Pete.

She's kind of obvious, isn't she?

Well, not as obvious as I guess I am.

Let's go have a look at the washer.

OK.

[dog barking]

Hi, Mr. Alden.

- Hi, Mr. Alden. - Hi, Andy.

Hi, kids.

Hi, Mr. Alden.

Hi.

Going after the pennant again this year?

Sure going to try, Mr. Alden.

Good for you.

How's Mrs. Alden?

Much better. Thank you.

She's really coming along just Fine

Great.

I hope she can get out soon to see us play.

I'm sure she'd like that.

Well, I think we'd better be getting on home.

Come on. Come on, Andy.

Goodbye, kids.

Bye, Andy.

Bye, Mr. Alden. - Bye-bye.

Come on, Andy.

Let's go.

Time to go home.

Come on.

I'm pitching first, you guys.

We'll take first base.

[dog whimpering]

There we go.

No, no.

Come on.

[dog barking]

Come on.

All right.

Take it easy, Andy.

Take it easy.

There we go.

There we go.

Go on.

[barking]

Emma, we're back.

Mail hadn't come yet, but I brought the paper.

Did you fellas have a good walk?

Fine.

Of course, it would have been better

if it had been three of us.

But that will come in time.

Course it will, Dan.

What would you like for lunch, hun?

Oh, I don't know.

Um, can we discuss it later?

I think I'll just take a nap for a while.

Fine. Fine.

You go right ahead.

I think I'll go down to the workshop while you're resting.

Sure you don't want anything?

Nothing, darling.

Well--

I love you very much, Dan.

I'll see you later.

[barking]

All right.

Go ahead you beast.

All finished?

Yeah.

Thanks, love.

You know, the work you do must be absolutely fascinating.

I mean, all the traveling and the exciting people

you're involved with. - You've got to be kidding me?

It's not.

I should have gone into construction with my father.

It's a lot easier on your stomach.

Oh, no.

Hey, then you wouldn't be working

with such interesting people.

It's like being a chaplain in the service or a very

badly paid psychiatrist.

You're just tired.

The tired I can live with.

It's the interesting people I can't stand.

May I talk to for moment, Gene, alone.

Sure.

Sure.

The governor is not happy, Gene.

And when he's not happy, I'm not happy.

What's the problem?

Well, we think-- or rather he thinks you're getting a little

too close to the press, Gene.

And you're letting them get a little too close to him.

Are you saying I'm not doing my job?

No, no, no.

Not at all.

We're just saying it could be done a little better.

That screw up at the rally this morning

is just a typical example.

That was the governor's idea. You know what he's like.

You put a microphone in front of him and he turns on.

He breaks his own rules.

Well, it's our job to see that he doesn't, Gene.

It's our responsibility to protect him, even from himself.

Where's the food, honey?

I'm really hungry.

Oh, don't tell me.

Let me guess.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: Aviation broadcast weather.

You forgot to bring the food.

Oh, I'm really sorry, Tom.

I'll bet.

Don't get carried away over nothing.

It isn't just that.

It's typical.

Something tells me you're trying to pick a fight, Tom.

OK, you want to fight?

Let's get down to basics.

You don't own me.

I own you.

You want to talk about that?

Thank you, Debbie.

Yeah, if you're lucky, you'll get a little beach time in.

Well, Well, I plan to. If Debbie will join me.

[chuckle]

There's no place I'd go with you.

- Oh. - Come on, Debbie.

Just because I slipped a little.

A lot and constantly.

[laughter]

How's it going up here?

Oh, a laugh a minute.

How's it going back there?

You know, those people are just like everybody else.

About as boring as usual.

Yeah, well, I'll tell you something.

In the air, I'll take boring over exciting any time.

- True. - Right, right.

Very true.

Paul, check LAX weather update.

I don't want to have to hang around in a holding pattern

if I can avoid it.

Roger.

LAX Los Angeles, this is charter flight 220.

[chatter]

She's playing the whole darn game all by herself.

Yeah, it's embarrassing to have a sister that good.

[dog whimpering]

I bet you'd like to try this yourself, wouldn't you?

[chuckle]

OK, pal.

You do your thing and I'll do mine.

[chuckle]

OK, OK.

I'm sorry.

I overreacted.

Now, let's talk about something else.

No.

Let's just keep quiet for a while.

Hm?

I think you better give me a few minutes to cool off.

Sure, honey.

Take all the time you need.

Uh, anything I can get you, Mrs. Sampson?

Mr. Manning?

Nothing, dear.

Thank you.

OK.

If you need me, just call.

Constant interruptions.

It's all a part of the package.

I know.

How did your talk with Gene go?

Well, he blamed David for the screw ups, as usual.

He's probably right.

But I think he's got to go after the election.

He's simply not strong enough.

Right.

But we don't want to replace him with somebody too strong.

If we hire the right person, he'll be working for us.

As long as we're not too obvious about it.

We've had a lot of practice not being obvious.

True.

How's David doing?

He'll make it.

As long as we keep winding him up.

Sometimes I wonder if he's as dumb as we think he is.

Doesn't matter.

As long as we keep pushing the right buttons.

Give him what he wants.

We own him.

Well, I hope you're right.

But we've got to keep him thinking he's running the show.

Trust me.

What a thing to ask.

Justin?

Yes, David.

I think we better have a meeting with Gene to go

over this afternoon's speech.

Well, Gene's asleep.

I think he probably needs it.

Why don't we just work on it ourselves?

Good idea.

Now, here.

I don't think this is strong enough.

Hey, Jenny?

Aren't you getting tired or anything?

Nah.

I'm just getting my stride.

Dumb girl.

Doesn't give anyone a chance.

Jenny?

You OK?

Jenny?

What happened?

You got beaned is what happened.

You OK?

I guess so.

We better Pete to take a look at you on the count

he's a paramedic and all. - No.

I'm OK. Just a little dizzy.

Think I'll go home and rest a little.

You want us to go with you?

No.

You guys keep on playing.

I'll be all right.

I'll pitch.

Linda, we've been over it again and again.

And frankly, I just assume not discuss it anymore.

I know.

I'm not ready.

Do you understand?

Linda, please.

Come on.

Come on.

Quit stalling.

OK.

Don't rush me.

Hey, I'm getting kind of bored.

Let's knock off and go down to the park

and see if we get a real game.

Who's gonna pitch?

I will, stupid.

This is Charter's International flight 220.

Request landing instructions.

Our ETA is 10 minutes.

Altitude 10,000.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: Charter's International 220,

you are cleared for landing on runway 20.

Continue your dissent and maintain contact.

Roger.

We will maintain contact.

You know something, Tom?

I've been thinking.

Yeah.

You really are a stinker.

A stinking, rotten leech.

So?

Look, we've managed to have a personal relationship

and a professional one now for two years.

I think it's time one of them went.

How can you say that?

Very easily.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: Charter's International 220,

I have an unidentified target at 2 o'clock at unknown altitude.

He's in our airspace but has not made contact.

LA Central has no information.

Maintain contact.

See anything?

Negative.

[music playing]